Charities

Penny Brohn UK is a National charity, funded by public donations that provides free, integrative care to everyone living with cancer, before, during and after treatment. We know that cancer affects so much more than just your body. Our aim is to bring improved health and enrichment to everyone affected by cancer. Whether you’re dealing with a first-time diagnosis, or you are further on in your cancer journey and are looking for ways to live well post-treatment, we want to help you find the right physical and emotional support for you to build your resilience. Our Bristol Whole Life Approach helps you to live as well as possible in every area of your life, no matter who you are and whatever your circumstances. It recognises that, to be healthy, we need to pay attention to all parts of ourselves – our mind, body, spirit and emotions, as these are all closely connected and work together to support our immune system and its ability to keep us well. We’re driven by the desire to help people live the best lives possible for as long as possible, going the extra mile to make it possible.

We are an independent charity whose shared intention is to alleviate poverty and suffering around the world. We channel our resources into projects that directly connect communities to communities; donor to recipient, person to person. We deliver help on the ground through local partnerships, networks and individuals connecting them with international projects that inspire us, have a gift for their work and a clear vision for what they wish to achieve, we help change lives by meeting basic needs: food, housing, education, shelter, giving people legitimacy and legal status. Our projects are designed to empower greater self-sufficiency, new hope and a more sustainable future – a handshake.

PHM is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present, and future. The People’s History Museum is the home of ideas worth fighting for – where our radical past can inspire and motivate people to take action – to shape a future where ideas of democracy, equality, justice and co-operation are thriving. We all believe in a thriving society; one where people are engaged, involved and actively playing their part. As the ‘go to’ place for democratic engagement we want to help shape this future. We want to make the world a better place! We will make sure people care about the world they live in, get involved in their communities, engage with the democratic process and use their right to vote. We will provide information, inspiration and ideas for people who ask: Why should I get involved? Why should I care? Why should I vote? Who are we? We are a museum of ideas – ideas that are powerful, radical, innovative and world-changing – ideas that unite and bring people together – today’s ideas worth fighting for, as well as yesterday’s. Walking through the museum brings you face to face with these word-changing ideas – election by ballot, votes for women, workers rights to fair pay, equality for all regardless of gender, race, sexuality, age or disability – and many more. We are the only place where these ideas are brought to life through our collections, exhibitions and programmes. Every object in our collection has played its part in the fight for democracy and equality. Each placard, banner, badge and poster has been held by different hands fighting for different causes – but all working together to make a difference. We share inspiring stories that need to be told – of the people who fought for ideas – people who dared to be different and who made a change. We are keeping the people’s history alive and will continue to do so. We are the People’s Museum; we welcome everyone and we connect people. We believe in the importance of conversation, discussion and debate. Our museum is full of passion and emotion – triggering memories, reminding people of ideas worth fighting for today, provoking change in people’s thinking and doing. We are at our best when we co-operate and work with others – with our partners, our audiences and with each other. We support current and future activists and campaigners. We provide space for other people’s voices, ideas and campaigns. We collaborate and co-create with communities, groups, artists and others. We open up our collections, stories, spaces and staff to all. We share our unique resources to ask questions, generate ideas and provoke action. For sparking people’s curiosity and imagination, creating energy and excitement, eliciting a reaction and giving power to the people!

Perth Youth Orchestra was founded in 1962 by two Perth musicians, Louis Barnett and John Davie, with the support of a small number of parents.  It gave its first concert on 25th June 1964.  The orchestra is a registered charity in Scotland.  PYO is sustained both by the young players desire to excel and by their determination to succeed.  The orchestra regularly performs in Perth, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at international festivals.